Home/Aug 24, 2025/5 Down

“Hypotheticals” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 24, 20255 Down3 letters
Answer
I
F
S
•••IFS
3 letters · 5 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IFS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hypotheticals”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 24, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 24, 2025.

Crossing entries

Aug 24, 2025 grid
5ABluffer's declaration6 ltrs›20ABitter Italian digestif6 ltrs›23AIf HOSTESS & PETCO merged and became a medical supply company, they would sell ___12 ltrs›

Every appearance

4 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 13, 2026NYT Crossword41 Across•••IFSFeb 22, 2026NYT Crossword28 Down•••IFSOct 1, 2025NYT Crossword56 Down•••IFSAug 24, 2025NYT Crossword5 Down•••IFS

Back to the full Aug 24, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.